Seemore Company manufactures binoculars. The actual costs for 2013 and 2014 were as follows: 2013 2014
Direct materials:
Plastic case $8.00 $7.60
Lens set 34.00 34.40
Direct Labor 64.00 (1.6 hours) 60.00 (1.5 hours)
Indirect manufacturing costs:
Variable 16.00 14.20
Fixed 4.00 (100,000 units) 3.80 (120,000 units)
Beginning in 2014, Seemore implemented a continuous improvement program that required a first-year cost reduction target of a 7 percent reduction of the 2013 base.
Seemore's continuous improvement target for plastic cases in 2014 was:
a. $8.00
b. $7.60
c. $7.44
d. $8.80

About 20 years ago, sturdy light, inc., produced a sturdy, lightweight backpack in a market that was rapidly growing. sturdy light became a leader in this market. eventually, the backpack market reached the maturity stage and slowed down. however, by this time, sturdy light had developed a strong brand name and continued to steadily lead the market. which of the following describes this scenario? a. sturdy light was a star that developed into a cash cow. b. sturdy light was a question mark that developed into a star. c. sturdy light was a dog that developed into a question mark. d. sturdy light was a cash cow that developed into a star.

Wendy made her career planning timeline in 2010. in what year should wendy's timeline start? a. 2013 o b. 2012 oc. 2010 o d. 2011

Norbert and suzie are both lineworkers for a utility company who have been working together for almost two years. norbert frequently tells suzie that the job is called "lineman" and not "linewoman," and thus, it is not a woman's job. he plays practical jokes on her such as hiding some of her tools and sabotaging her truck. he asks her when she plans on getting pregnant and staying at home to take care of her children and gives her copies of " wanted" ads for secretarial and waitress jobs. such behavior has kept suzie disturbed at work. if suzie complains about norbert's conduct: